Celtic have signed Argentinian left-back Alexandro Bernabei on a five-year contract.
The 21-year-old moves to the Scottish champions from Lanus in his homeland’s top division for a fee reported to be £3.75million.
The Argentina Under-23 cap is relishing the chance to realise his dream of playing in Europe.
“I’m very happy to be here and I feel grateful to the club for giving me this opportunity,” he told Celtic TV.
“I feel proud to be playing in Europe because it was one of my dreams and I’m excited to train with and play with my new team-mates.
“The stadium is just incredible. The people, the club, team-mates, and the coaching staff are all incredible.
✍️🆕 Comunicado 𝗢𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹: #BernaBhoy! #CelticFC is delighted to announce the signing of Argentinian full-back Alexandro Bernabei from Club Atlético Lanús on a five-year deal, subject to international clearance.— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) June 30, 2022
“I’m very excited and happy and I can’t wait to be playing in the Champions League. I’ve heard that the people are crazy, so I can’t wait to sense that feeling and emotion in Celtic Park.”
Bernabei will become the first player from Argentina to play for Celtic.
“I spoke to the manager and he said he believed in me and my quality and that I can adapt to the team quickly,” he said of his conversations with boss Ange Postecoglou.
“This is my first time in Scotland and Glasgow and I’ve seen the city on the internet and it looks very beautiful, so I’m excited to be able to get to know it more.
“The objective is to become champion and we want to achieve big things as a club and I would like to achieve all of our objectives this year.”
Bernabei is the second new face to arrive at Celtic Park this summer following the signing of goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist, while defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, who shone on loan last term, has joined permanently from Tottenham.
